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Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. BMW X5 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. BMW X5 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $55,520

BMW X5 3.0si   
Difference: $175

Lowest Total Invoice: $51,240

BMW X5 3.0si   
Difference: $618

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102010201020082008
ModelSLKSLKSLKX5X5
TrimSLK300SLK350SLK55 AMG3.0si4.8i
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $46,900 $51,900 $66,650 $46,200 $54,800
Base Invoice $43,617 $48,267 $61,985 $42,685 $50,595
Premium 1 Package 2,550 2,550      
Lighting Package 1,050 1,050 1,050    
Multimedia Package 2,850 2,850 2,850    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720    
Automatic climate control, front 750 750 750    
Multicontour seats       1,200 1,200
Technology Package       2,600 2,600
Premium Package       2,850 1,850
HD radio       350 350
iPod integration       400 400
Heated front seats       500 500
Satellite radio - one year subscription       595 595
Premium 1 Package 2,372 2,372      
Lighting Package 976 976 976    
Multimedia Package 2,650 2,650 2,650    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670    
Automatic climate control, front 698 698 698    
Multicontour seats       1,090 1,090
Technology Package       2,365 2,365
Premium Package       2,595 1,685
HD radio       320 320
iPod integration       365 365
Heated front seats       455 455
Satellite radio - one year subscription       540 540
Options (change) 7,920 7,920 5,370 8,495 7,495
Options (change) 7,366 7,366 4,994 7,730 6,820
Destination 875 875 875 825 825
Gas Tax 0 0 1,000 0 0
Total Price $55,695 $60,695 $73,895 $55,520 $63,120
Total Invoice $51,858 $56,508 $68,854 $51,240 $58,240

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. BMW X5

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X5 3.0si
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,780
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,099
Model Year20102010201020082008
ModelSLKSLKSLKX5X5
TrimSLK300SLK350SLK55 AMG3.0si4.8i
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine228hp V6300hp V6355hp V8260hp I6350hp V8
TransmissionM6T7T7T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9?, 9205, 10205, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18255/55-18255/55-18
Total Price$55,695$60,695$73,895$55,520$63,120
Adjustments for Features0-1,050-1,650-1,605-1,955
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$55,695$59,645$72,245$53,915$61,165
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,950$16,550$0$7,250
Total Invoice$51,858$56,508$68,854$51,240$58,240
Adjustments for Features0-978-1,537-1,481-1,804
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$51,858$55,530$67,317$49,759$56,436
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,672$15,459$0$6,677

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. BMW X5

Model Year20102010201020082008
ModelSLKSLKSLKX5X5
TrimSLK300SLK350SLK55 AMG3.0si4.8i
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100$1100
RWD$0$0$0  
AWD   $1700$1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows   $200$200
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down   $50$50
Wind blocker, small$100$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0
Hill descent control   $250$250
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75  
Obstacle detection, front   $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250$250
Rearview camera   $200$200
Rollover sensor   $50$50
Side curtain airbags   $350$350
Tires, run-flat   $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net   $40$40
Cargo area rails w/tie downs   $50$50
Cargo cover   $75$75
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate   $150$150
Roof rails   $250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation   $100$100
Rear air vents   $100$100
Rear wiper   $175$175
Exterior 
Body kit  $0  
Body kit (gray/black)   $0$0
Bodyside moldings   $75$75
Panoramic sunroof   $1200$1200
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750  
Rear spoiler  $200$200$200
Wheel-lip moldings   $75$75
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325  
CD player   $125$125
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0  
Media drive$15$15$15  
Satellite radio$200$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription   $250$250
SD Card slot$25$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75$75
Compass   $0$0
Fog light, rear$100$100$100  
Headlight washers$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50$50
Power-folding mirrors   $50$50
Steering-linked headlights   $150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100  
Center armrest(s), second row   $50$50
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100  
Folding second row seats   $300$300
Heated front seats  $200$200$200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats   $75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75$75
Metal pedals$75$75$75  
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat   $100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat   $100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0  
Wood trim   $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling    $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100  
Total Value of Features$7,785$8,835$9,435$9,390$9,740
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,050$1,650$1,605$1,955
Value of Feature Adjustments0-978-1,537-1,481-1,804

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. BMW X5

Model Year20102008
ModelSLKX5
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Wheelbase95.7 in115.5 in
Length160.7 in191.1 in
Width70.4 in76.1 in
Height51.0 in69.5 in
Curb Weight3,210 lb.4,983 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.23.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in60.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in40.0 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in58.0 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in36.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
6.5 ft37.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
6.521.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
9.8 ft361.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK300

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested2140100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested97596%
Total Not Requested404%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested2140100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested97596%
Total Not Requested404%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested97596%
Total Not Requested404%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 3.0si

Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested55048%
Total Not Requested60052%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested72555%
Total Not Requested60045%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Cargo area partition net40No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested222591%
Total Not Requested2159%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 4.8i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Cargo area partition net40No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested107583%
Total Not Requested21517%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested72555%
Total Not Requested60045%
Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested55048%
Total Not Requested60052%

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